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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

18 May 1996

Page 8

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1996

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8

New breed of coasters defy gravity with record speeds

The roller coaster arms race pushes parks to faster, higher rides. Six Flags Magic Mountain debuts Superman the Escape aiming 100 mph in seven seconds up a 415-foot tower with six and a half seconds of weightlessness. Other paths include The Big Shot and High Roller atop the Stratosphere, and electromagnet propulsion powering new launches.

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Travel Office Firings Prompt Lawsuit Against Clinton Ally

Seven former White House travel office employees sue Hollywood producer Thomason and partner Martens in federal court in DC claiming interference with their rights and emotional distress. The suit seeks over 35 million dollars in damages, noting false rumors about corruption tied to the travel office. Dale was acquitted of theft. others moved to new jobs or retired.

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